Free bus from Sheffield to Bridlington to boost tourism

The bus will ferry 48 people more than 80 miles from Sheffield to Bridlington for a weekend in October.

The idea has come from businesses in Bridlington which are keen to promote the town out of season.

If successful, it is hoped the "Brid Bus" will be available from other cities and towns.

Kerry Carruthers, chief executive of Yorkshire Coast Business Improvement District, said Sheffield was chosen to trial the project after research showed many people in the city wanted to visit the resort.

Posted at16:2110 Sep

Energy systems worked 'in line with design' during outage

A technical report into last month's major power cut - which was partly due to a failure at the Hornsea offshore wind farm - says energy network protection systems worked "in line with their design".

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However, National Grid says security standards should be reviewed to determine if higher levels of resilience would be appropriate.

'Nail in the coffin' as 85 jobs go at Hull bathroom firm

Ideal Standard, which has been in the city since 1936, says the decision was not taken lightly and it's not a reflection of the work force in Hull.

But, the GMB trade union has called the move "another nail in coffin" for UK manufacturing.

Dave Oglesby, GMB organiser, said: "The lack of investment in the site over recent years has had a major impact.

"Ideal Standard's loyal staff have worked hard to help build the company up. Now Ideal Standard are happy to send their jobs down the plughole."

The firm's managing director, Stephen Ewer, said the company understood it was difficult news for everyone involved, but customer service would stay in the city.

Mr Ewer said: "This proposal is not related to the quality of work or the skilled people in our Hull manufacturing site and we will work with those affected to minimise the impact as much as possible."

Posted at17:175 Sep

Ideal Standard to close Hull factory with loss of 85 jobs

Ideal Standard is planning to close its factory in Hull with the loss of 85 jobs.

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The firm said it intends to move production of its baths to a factory in Egypt, but would maintain a presence in the city.

Dave Oglesby, from the GMB union, said the closure would affect other business and the wider community.

He said: "Ideal Standard's loyal staff have worked hard to help build the company up. Now Ideal Standard are happy to send their jobs down the plughole."

A spokesperson for Ideal Standard said: "The decision to start this process was not taken
lightly and is the result of a continuous evaluation of our global
manufacturing footprint to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible."

He added that "key business functions such as customer service
will remain in the city".

Posted at16:015 Sep

Dementia challenge launched for developers

Developers, designers and technology enthusiasts are being challenged to come up with ideas to help support people living with dementia.

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It's part of the Humber Care Tech Challenge and the winners will get support from mentors at Amazon, the University of Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Their ideas could be developed into a commercial product to help people with dementia.

An event is being held at the university today to look at the challenges faced by people living with dementia ahead of the competition next month.

Posted at15:495 Sep

BreakingWoman dies in M62 crash

A woman has died in a crash involving several vehicles on the M62, police have confirmed.

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The incident happened at about 10:40 on the eastbound carriageway between Junctions 22 and 23 near Huddersfield.

West Yorkshire police said a 51-year-old woman from the Humberside area was killed in the crash.

A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The road is expected to remain closed for some time.

Posted at14:025 Sep

Hull MP welcomes change to school uniform guidance

A Hull MP says her school uniform campaign has been a success after it was agreed that national guidance would be amended.

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Emma Hardy, Labour MP for Hull West and Hessle, encouraged the recycling of old and unwanted school uniform after hearing that parents were having to go hungry to cover the cost of new uniform.

She said the RE:uniform scheme had provided more than 500 Hull families with clothing for the new school year.